MELISSAJOHNSON@TKDCARY.COM
204 Davis Grove Circle Ste 104
CARY, North Carolina 27519
A Message from a Son from Mother Upon Receiving His Black Belt (Great parallels to TaeKwonDo meaning)
We are here to let our son, Andrew Xavier, know how proud we are that he is receiving his black belt in Tae Kwon Do today at Johnson's Tae Kwon Do Academy.
Tae Kwon Do -- the words literally translated are "Foot Hand Art". So, I'll use those terms to summarize how we feel about his achievement.
Foot: Andrew has taken great leaps forward in his self-confidence and strength.
I am glad that he was not immediately able to go through ALL of his belt tests and pass each one on the first try.
Instead, he had to learn to develop his strength and skills to go beyond a "No Pass" score
and feel how great it is to pass a difficult and challenging test.
Each belt test that he passed was made sweeter knowing that it was not an easy achievement.
Hand: Through the encouragement of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Andrew has learned that providing a helping hand to others is important and satisfying.
Helping others (like other students or even in volunteer projects for the community), has made him less inward-focused.
Also, his biggest challenge in passing each belt-test has been board-breaking.
But, with the skills he has been taught and the self-confidence he's developed, he can break his orange board with his bare hands, just as effortlessly as his first board.
Art: It takes some soft-skills to balance the many activities you are doing successfully, Andrew, with a winning season in soccer and passing your piano exams and doing well in school.
We are proud of the self-discipline and perseverance you have developed here from the martial arts taught by the great instructors at Johnson's Tae Kwon Do.
And, we truly appreciate how Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have designed and maintained the school
to promote positive psychological behavior in students, as well as develop their physical talents.
Andrew, once again, I'll say,
"Good work, son. You're doing great and we are proud of you".
Johnson's Tiger Rock is the highest-rated karate or martial arts school in the Triangle with a husband and wife team with over 38 years of combined experience. Our academy has 20 instructional staff members to make sure that our Karate students get the attention they deserve. Tiger Rock Martial Arts has been operating in the Cary, Morrisville and Apex areas for over 12 years and is proud to be part of Tiger Rock Martial Arts International.
Johnson's Tiger Rock Martial Arts in Cary Testimonials
"Our daughter joined Johnson's TKD about 4 months ago. She is 4 years old and simply loves it. We are the traditional sports family. Basketball, baseball, volleyball, track & field, but not TKD. My daughter's preschool classmate introduced us to this academy. It has been full steam ahead. She has developed and improved leadership skills, focus, and overall confidence needed to thrive within her school activities and personally. She interacts well all cultures which matches her school room setting and this alone makes her feel at home. The Johnsons welcomed us with open arms immediately upon meeting us. I cannot think of a better academy to attend. Other families and parents are certainly supportive. We will be here for a long time to come. Try it for yourself. I know once our son turns 4, he will participate at this academy as well.?"
Cary, North Carolina
"Johnson's Taekwondo of Cary provides the motivation to stay with an exercise program. It is a full body workout with a focus on safety to ensure it can be done long term. I started with Johnson's Tae kwon do 5 years ago at the age of 39 and am healthy and strong because of the ongoing draw that this type of exercise program can provide. It is more than exercise for the body, because here they teach exercise for the mind and we are challenged to do more for ourselves, our families and our communities. My two children also take TKD through this academy and have become solid contributing citizens and leaders. I attribute their success to the physical and educational lessons they received at this school.?"
Rita Lewitt
Cary, North Carolina
"I am proud to say that my son goes to Johnson's TaeKwonDo Academy. The owners make sure that they know each child and parent on sight. They are friendly and always willing to discuss your child's progress and performance. They do amazing work in the community and foster a sense of community service and dedication in all the students. They have participated in St. Baldrick's Cancer Fundraising and Habitat for Humanity. It is more important to be a part of the community and help others than your rank. The Johnsons are dedicated to improving their students not only in TaeKwonDo but also in life skills. They make sure that their students get an Intent to Promote signed by their school teacher and parents. This ensures that the students are well rounded and respectful in all aspects of their lives. I'm so glad that we were recommended to Johnson's TaeKwonDo Academy!!"
Deb Daniels
Cary, North Carolina
"My son has attended lessons at Johnson's Taekwondo since last March (about 8 months). He is six years old. I am pleased to say that he has improved his ability to focus as well as his understanding of being respectful and being a good listener. He is excited to attend lessons and he just attended his first tournament. I am thrilled with his enthusiasm and everything he has learned. Bryson and Melissa Johnson are very easy to work with. They have the students' best interests at heart in terms of helping the students learn Taekwondo and encouraging them to think about how all of their lessons can be applied in everything they do in life. It has truly been an outstanding experience for my son (and everyone else involved).?"
Donna Barton
Cary, North Carolina
"Johnson's Taekwondo Academy is not only a 5-star Taekwondo facility, but also a 5-star Leadership academy. Through the leadership skills I acquired through Taekwondo, I established an SAT Math Program to raise money for St. Baldrick's foundation. Encompassing all the necessary topics for the SAT and a few tricks I used in my 7th grade SAT, the SAT course is a great way to not only improve math skills, but also help St. Baldrick's Foundation.?"
Tejas Sundaresan
Cary, North Carolina